Toppling the World with His Empire

Chapter 9:

The leader, irritated by her haughty demeanor, snarled menacingly. “Do you think you’re able to negotiate with me? Get out of the car! Immediately! Don’t make me resort to violence against women.”

Coco chuckled lightly. Only a fool would step out to be prey for them. Prolonging the time, she dialed for help. She glanced at Joseph, then reclined her seat. She crawled into the driver’s seat, addressing Joseph through the rearview mirror.

“Buckle up; I’ll get you out of here.”

The leader, unable to contain his impatience any longer, gestured to his comrades, his voice booming, “If you won’t drink the toast, then you’ll drink the penalty!”

The car wouldn’t start, likely because of the tampering of the bribed driver. Coco narrowed her eyes at the approaching gang, her hand tightening around the gun concealed in her inner pocket. Since childhood, Coco’s prominent family had taught her how to deal with ruffians like these.

But then, there was a sound from behind. Joseph opened the door and stepped out willingly. This startled even Coco, who was always composed.

He was just a weak doctor, now daring to confront the enemy openly, as if offering a mouse to a cat.

Coco’s gaze turned icy, her grip on the gun tightening. He was their benefactor, and she wouldn’t let him get scratched!

Coco’s unexpected proposal caught Joseph off guard. He squinted, trying to find out whether or not the woman’s words were genuine.

Because the value of a marriage within the family didn’t have to be built on a foundation of love. Joseph knew that just today alone, he had brought many surprises to this little princess. Combining medical skills with martial arts, these were qualities lacking in the Watts family. If he were to be in control, they wouldn’t need to worry about future matters.

Someone who always saw things in terms of benefits like Coco might indeed speak the truth.

Seeing the seriousness in Joseph’s expression, Coco chuckled lightly. She patted his shoulder, like a friend, and said, “Forget about it. I was just joking. Of course, I can’t marry someone I’ve just met less than 24 hours ago. On the contrary, I have a favor to ask of you.”

Joseph let out a relieved sigh discreetly. He asked, “What is it?”

“Tonight, I have to attend the family business party. Surely there will be a lot of scheming people there. I hope you can accompany me as my protector tonight. Otherwise... I’m afraid I’ll once again fall into trouble like my grandfather, which would be even more troublesome for you.”

“Why me? Isn’t the Watts family lacking bodyguards?”

“But they can’t see who’s quietly casting curses. Only you are the most suitable. Joseph, don’t worry. If anything goes wrong, the Watts family won’t mistreat you.”

Joseph wasn’t concerned about that. What he feared was his identity being discovered, not wanting to be exposed in front of a group of high society elites. Moreover, each time he got involved deeper, he was getting more entangled in the fate of the Watts family.

Joseph didn’t like complications, and his motto had never been to rely too much on others. He looked at Coco, her beautiful eyes filled with anticipation, but Joseph felt no interest whatsoever.

Coco could sense the reluctance in his expression. Without bothering to hide it, she had no choice but to persuade him again.

“If I have any clue about that herb, I won’t be able to deliver it to you early. This matter will surely experience delays if I don’t have any clue about that herb. Just finish tonight, and I’ll give you that reward.”

Thinking about Esculapian Grass, Joseph felt a headache. He could only agree with her. After all, his goal was solely to get that herb. If he failed to do so, everything would be in vain.

Joseph paid no attention to the mischievous smile on the beautiful face of that young lady. For that reason, she also saw this as an opportunity to get closer to this man.

She had a favorable impression of him, but that was it.

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The Cambi building, known only for the upper class, was always elegant in every detail. Its true value amounted to a figure no one dared to imagine; only those with immense wealth could freely spend here.

We could say that all of Cambi’s guests came from the elite aristocracy. Cambi treated them like queens and kings from ancient times. Tonight, a luxurious party was being held here. Those who took part were prominent figures in the business world, and being invited here was a matter of pride for them to boast about.

A grand establishment like this was owned solely by the Watts conglomerate. Its very owner also hosted this party. The Watts conglomerate was like a gilded piece of gold in the elite society, and everyone wanted to get a touch of it. However, rumors circulated that the owner and the heir had a very distant relationship. They only interacted with those who truly had money and power, and tonight was a celebration with those people.

Charlotte meticulously groomed herself, her makeup and exquisite attire making her stand out brightly as soon as she stepped into the hotel lobby. Many people turned their heads to look at her. There were certainly no shortages of beauties in high society, but few could compare to Charlotte. Some men had already harbored desires to be acquainted with the beauty, but Charlotte disregarded them all.

Amidst everyone’s admiration for her graceful appearance, Charlotte paid no attention. She was enjoying this party. It was her first time at the Cambi building, and the exquisite arrangement was so lavish that it surprised her endlessly. The crystal glasses for guests were obviously top-notch. Even her own family didn’t use such expensive items.

Rebecca walked beside Charlotte, almost unnoticed by anyone. She also wore a beautiful office attire, accentuating her curves, but standing next to the young lady, she looked ordinary compared to the hotel staff.